The 1st contender is Carla Marie Carbonell who took up BS Accountacy. She works as a sales supervisor, freelance events host, singer and hairstylist. The next contestant is Ericka Francia Dusaran who is a graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Management.

She is currently a freelance make-up artist as well as an events host and organizer. Last but not the least is Shana Violet Lacsamana Davis who also studied BS Accountancy. She is a licensed international debt collector and an accounting software consultant.

Tumpak Ganern
The 3 contenders were interviewed one by one and the hosts reminded them to give 3 phrases in describing their answer. For the 1st question, Ericka bested the other contenders in pressing their respective buzzers. She then gave the right answer and will advance in the next round. Anne then asked them the 2nd question and Carla gave the correct answer. She will also advance in the 2nd round while Shana is eliminated.

Wit Lang
Anne and Vhong called Ericka and then asked the question that says; why are the names of typhoons don’t have a surname? She answered that it’s because it doesn’t have any relative. She also related it in our lives that every one of us will experience disasters but there will also be a way to surpass it.Watch It's Showtime Miss Q and A #ShowtimeHoorayTuesday September 19, 2017

Carla is the next one to be called and her question says; who must be caught, the one who stole glances or the one who pretended not to hear? She chose the one who stole glances because he doesn’t just grab her attention but also her heart. Based on their answers, Ericka is chosen to compete with the reigning queen.

Beklamation
Ericka and Marigona are going to answer the same question that says; in your opinion, what is the best trait of a leader? The daily winner said that a leader should know how to listen to his contemporaries because a good leader is also a good follower. Marigona on the other hand said that a leader should have a power to speak because if you have the commanding presence, the people will follow you. After a deliberation, Marigona is still the defending winner and is now a semi-finalist.